The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has recently opened for entries for the 2016-2017 cycle, themed “The Challenge“. The main theme for the Sixth Edition of HIPA is meant to provoke photographers’ inner thoughts and life impressions in search for the visuals that give expression to the meaning of challenge as they understand it from their own experience, and the individuality through which they treat it through the lens of a camera. The total prize money fund for 2016-2017 is astonishing $423,000, of which $120,000 are reserved for the Grand Prize. Two (2) special — non-monetary — awards will be announced as well.

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The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) is now in its fifth year and open for entries in the 2015-2016 competition. Innovative photographers from around the world are invited to submit their best work on the main theme “Happiness“, as well as on three other themes: Wildlife, Father and Son and General. The HIPA Competition 2015-2016 grand prize is $120,000! Five prizes will be awarded in each competition category. Two special awards — an appreciation and a research/report award — will also be announced. This year’s Competition prize fund is worth $400,000!

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Now in its fourth season, the highly acclaimed HIPA photography awards are open for entries for the 2014-2015 competition themed: Life in Color. You’re invited to share your imaginative mind, your passion for your craft and push yourself to produce your best work yet. The 2014-2015 HIPA competition offers $400,000 is prizes, of which $120,000 are reserved for the Grand Prize winner. Five (5) monetary awards will be announced for each competition category. Two Special Awards – of $20,000 and $25,000 – will be given out as well. This year’s theme is a wonderfully open brief that allows your creative mind to explore an array of exciting avenues – where will this journey take you?

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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has launched its third annual award competition, themed “Creating the Future”. The Award appeals to all talented photographers across the globe, and also nurtures United Arab Emirates talent, which will in turn attract international art and cultural attention, highlighting how Dubai is fast developing into one of the most artistically conscious and established cities in the world. The total prize fund of the 2013-2014 HIPA competition is $389,000, from which $120,000 are reserved for the grand winner! Two special awards will also be announced.

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